FAQ
What is STCW?
STCW stands for the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers. For STCW course The candidate should hold an INDoS number on base of Passport and Class x marksheet.
What is indos number?
INDOS number stands for Indian National Database of Seafarers. It's a unique identification number assigned by the Directorate General of Shipping in India to Indian seafarers. It helps in maintaining a centralized database of seafarers, ensuring their credentials, qualifications, and employment history are easily accessible and verified by statutory authorities such as Flag State, Port State, Immigration and Employers etc., to prevent the fraudulent issue of certificates. An INDos number consists of eight alphanumeric characters. Therefore, a seafarer without an INDos number will not be admitted to any DG Approved courses.
To get the indos what is the procedure?
Seacom Marine College provides assistance in getting INDoS number for candidates who undergo the Basic STCW courses with us. The documents required for the same are copies of the original 10th Mark sheet, Passport, Passport size photo(white background). The INDOS number is required to be generated with the candidate's physical presence. Hence, the candidates' are requested to kindly come in person to our Seacom Marine College along with the required original documents for the INDOS application.
When can we visit the campus for indos number application and charges?
The above documents have to be submitted physically by visiting the Seacom Marine College. Upon booking the BST & STSDSD courses, INDoS number will be generated and the same is complimentary and for VICT or GMDSS courses, the charges are RS. 1416/-
For how many years the indos is valid?
This is a one-time process only with lifetime validity. To book any course INDoS number is required.
If the issued indos had a wrong name or other information?
Candidates who are finding discrepancy in their data available in the INDoS/Seafarer’s Profile personal details can update the information with the correct details themselves. Changeable information such as present address, mobile number and e-mail id can be changed by the candidate without any intervention, but specific information such as permanent address, First Name and Surname can be updated from the Request for Personal Details Correction in Seafarer Profile available after logging into the DG Shipping Seafarer’s Profile.
What is institute indos no.?
The MTI No on the Approved Training Institutes list on the DGS website(Seacom Marine College Garia Campus 301002)
What is 3-tier system?
As per D.G. Shipping guidelines, a 3-tier system (E-learning, Physical class & Exit exam) has to be completed to receive a certificate.
What is the procedure of e-learning modules?
- Ensure you have enrolled for the correct E-learning module.
- Ensure the required study hours are completed. After the completion of the Study Hours (Course Content Access Time), the candidates will get access to the ELearning Assessment
- Ensure the E- Learning assessment is passed successfully.
Validity of the e-learning ?
180 days from the enrolment into the respective E- Learning Module
Can the exit exam be given at home?
The exit exam can only be given in the MTI after completion of course.
How to download the Digital Certificate?
The certificate can be downloaded using GOOGLE CHROME from DGS PORTAL,INDOS/ COP Checker. You can view it on acrobat and you would be able to read "Digitally Signed by...". The details on the Digital Certificate will be self-populated from your DG Profile during the batch upload as per their standard format of the LAST NAME followed by FIRST NAME. The above is standard for all the candidates and cannot be edited. Video Guide- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87HzbU1hTLI
What is Seaman book/CDC?
A Seaman Book or Continuous Discharge Certificate (C.D.C.) is a seafarer's identity document issued by his country. [1] This document certifies that the person holding this is a seaman as per The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended 2010. Every seafarer must carry this document while on board, which is also an official and legal record of his sea experience. The master of the vessel signs the document each time a seaman is signed off from the vessel certifying his experience on board. Upon completion of the STCW courses, the candidates can apply for CDC through their Seafarer profile after receiving the STCW certificates. A C.D.C. granted under these rules shall be valid for a period of ten years and may be renewed on expiry or within 6 months prior to date of expiry, on a request from the holder, for a further period up to ten years at a time if the holder is a serving Seamen and his C.D.C. has not been cancelled, withdrawn or suspended under these rules. The CDC will be dispatched by Shipping Office directly to the applicants residents.
What is COC and why and who will issue?
The certificate of competency (COC) is a form of license every mariner is granted to work on ships. The certificate ensures that the concerned person has the sufficient knowledge and skills to sail on ocean going vessels. Certificate of Competency (CoC) is issued by Mercantile Marine Department / Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Government of India.